Spokane Food Policy Council

A Food Policy Council (FPC) coordinates food system players in the food system within a given geographic/jurisdictional boundary. The food system is made up of growers, processors, distributors, retailers, consumers, and composters. Food Policy Councils range from municipal, county, regional, or state levels of governance. Put another way, “The central aim of most Food Policy Councils is to identify and propose innovative solutions to improve local or state food systems, spurring local economic development and making food systems more environmentally sustainable and socially just,” says Mark Winne, a community food activist who has been referred to as the ‘father of food policy work.’

SPOKANE FOOD POLICY COUNCIL WELCOMES JANELL HARVEY AS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The Spokane Food Policy Council is excited to welcome our new Program Director, Janell Harvey! Janell has spent much of her time in the Northwest (Montana, Oregon and Washington) and earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business from the University of Montana. Janell has experience as a manager and has worked for non-profits specializing in fundraising, program development and management. We look forward to working with Janell to help us develop Spokane’s Regional Food Plan and to grow our program.

To advance policies and initiatives that foster a resilient food system in the Spokane area; one that is healthy and equitable for its citizens, economy and environment.

A thriving community that values and cultivates a viable, inclusive, and prosperous food system.

• Influence government food policies
• Coordinate food system stakeholders within a specified geography/jurisdiction
• Conduct food assessments/studies and prepare food plans

The Spokane Food Policy Council meets the third Wednesday of each month. We are actively recruiting for membership, so contact us now if you would like to get involved!

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1. Viable – Ensure Stewardship of natural resources while supporting a healthy food system
2. Inclusive – Ensure all people are able to participate in the food system in a healthy, equitable and culturally relevant manner
3. Prosperous – Ensure strong economic opportunities throughout the food system